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Traveling box with lotus scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red box with a hinged lid, adorned with intricate black and gold designs. The designs feature lotus flowers and scrolls. A gold clasp secures the lid. The box has a rectangular shape with a flat top. Black lines and metal corners trim the edges. The background of the image is gray, transitioning to white at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
early 15th century
Medium:
Polychromatic lacquer, leather, wood, and iron damascened with gold
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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